Justin Bieber: Is He Really a "Brat" or Just Misunderstood?

Last May 10, 2011, the SM Mall of Asia Concert Grounds was crowded by thousands of Justin Bieber fans. They all came to watch their favourite teen pop star perform. The tickets for the concert were sold out. The ticket for the concert were ranging from PHP790.00 to PHP15,000, which is more expensive than Aerosmith andBrunoMars' shows. During his concert, he was said to be so ill due to a bad chest infection that he was seen vomiting backstage in between songs. He was advised to either cancel the show or do an abbreviated set... but he insisted on going on.

The 17-year old singer, who left the country on May 11, reportedly exhibited unfavourable behaviour towards his waiting fans at the (NAIA) Ninoy Aquino International Airport . Filipinos are still abuzz after a video showing the teen pop star allegedly refusing to sign a copy of his album for a NAIA employee appeared on Youtube on May 11.

According to the report, a user named v7andrea uploaded a 19-second clip of Bieber boarding his flight out of Manila on May 11, 2011. She wrote in the video description, "My father (in neon green vest) tried to get an autograph from Justin Bieber for my sister. But take a look (at) what he did. He tapped my father's hand and the (CD) fell on the floor. Nobody from his crew helped him. Not even an apology from Justin Bieber himself."It's only been a few days after the upload, yet the video has already gained more than 500,000 hits and more than 6,000 comments. Just like always, some people condemned, and "Beliebers" defended. (see video below)

Filipino's has mixed reactions because of the incident. And because of that, the news about he got egged During his Concert in Sydney, Australia and the Marg Helgenberger (Justin Bieber's CSI co-star) interview where she had said that the teen heartthrob was a brat during his brief guest appearance on the hit show become a "trending topic" again in some Youtube and blog's comment sections.

Bieber was discovered in 2008 by Scooter Braun, who happened to come across Bieber's videos on Youtube and later became his manager. He was shocked by the voice of young Justin and decided to look at his other videos. Not only of his good looks and beautiful voice, he could also play a guitar, piano, drums and trumpet.Bieber's accomplishments are almost unfathomable for a 16 year old: his first hit, "One Time", hit the top 30 in ten countries; "My World" became a platinum hit in the United States (making him the highest artist debut of 2009). He became the first artist to have seven songs from a debut album chart on the Billboard Hot 100. Because of this, tremendous avid fan was on his side. Justin Bieber's mania could very soon compete with the same fame Michael Jackson attracted the moment he died! Everybody reads about Justin Bieber. Wherever he goes now he has screaming girls everywhere. Not just screaming girls but paparazzi too. Actually, paparazzi follow Justin round more than the screaming girls.

Although Justin Bieber has more than a massive fan following worldwide, he apparently has some enemies and haters because of his tantrums at times and he developed a negative attitude toward his fans and people he works with. Perhaps it may be due to several reasons, he could not tolerate, or maybe because of his age and fame he lost privacy in his life wherever he goes and whatever she does. He never had time for school and play with children his age because of his un-ending tapings, guesting, rehearsal and world tour concert.

On his 17th birthday, Justin invited Selena Gomez for dinner at Maggiano's Little Italy, LA. When they exited from the restaurant, the couple was immediately invaded by the paparazzi. Unfortunately, they cannot enjoy the special moment because the presence of paparazzi there, he can't even celebrate his birthday without the paps crowding him! The paparazzi regularly scream all sorts of nasty things trying to get a reaction out of celebrities. Meanwhile, Gomez looked upset and was covering her face. Bieber looked mad, and I think it's safe to assume that the kid was fed up. Justin runs over some paparazzi feet and hurt his leg, you can hear the Paparazzi screaming as he in pain the same time Justin starts the car. It is very possible the car was run over paps foot. It is hard to see in this video but you can definitely hear one of the Paparazzi yelling out in pain. From inside the car, the singer of hits ‘Baby' brandished his middle finger, but the paps wouldn't stop taking pics of them! About the raising middle-finger thing, it isn't all JB's fault. They are two kids. It's sad to see them chased around like that. Regardless of how much they wanted to be stars they were too young to realise the downside of being famous and the pressure they would face for the rest of their lives.

The paparazzi are driving Justin insane. (see video below)

The pictures have since circulated online around the world, within hours Justin issued an apology to fans and parents who may have been offended.

He tweeted: "Had a great bday and at the end of the night we got surrounded by paps and I reacted in a way I know better. I'm sorry. It's not always easy but I know better than to react in anger,"

"Life has its ups and downs but u guys r always there 4 me. I will make my mistakes but I promise 2 continue 2 grow with u and try 2 do right."

Well, what happened in the NAIA on May 11, 2011 was the time he's still not felling well. In reality, it is Justin's rights that were violated. He was in a high security area. Somebody took pictures and/or videos during work hours. Then it was posted online. As a person he is not obligated to sign autographs ALL the time. Once and for all, let us set the record straight. Justin Bieber is a human being; he can choose to be rude, to be friendly, and to be chummy with the press at his own time and place. The post-Immigration area is anybody's comfort zone, like any secured areas at any airport around the world. What did the employee do? He took pictures while on the job, at the secure area at that (the tube), and posted it online. You all admired him before, but with a single mistake, you all condemn him like he shot the man in the face. You are focused too much on the misdemeanour of an adolescent but forget about the security gaps created by the adults. For me, both parties were wrong: The NAIA employee for not respecting Justin Bieber's space and being unprofessional, and Bieber himself for not apologizing.

Justin Bieber has never been shy about his feelings for the paparazzi. He's so fed up finding himself pestered by the photographer's prying lenses when he needs some space.

1st, a report on ABS-CBN's "Umagang KayGanda" showed the pop star telling a cameraman, "Can you back up, bro? Thank you," when the latter took footage of him up close while the singer and company were getting their luggage from the x-ray scanner on May 11,1011 at Philippine Airport.

2nd, he gave a papz who tried to snap a photo of him and girlfriend Selena Gomez the middle finger although he soon apologize for it.

Look at this picture of how the two were swarmed.

3rd, After being terribly annoyed by the paparazzi for not getting much spiritual peace on his eagerly anticipated visit to Israel, last April 12. He complained that some aggressive photographers had forced him to spend the rest of his trip in hotel room and no to move around and sent out a series of angry Twitter messages.

He Tweeted: "You would think paparazzi would have some respect in holy places. All I wanted was the chance to walk where Jesus did here in Israel. They should be ashamed of themselves. Take pictures of me eating but not in a place of prayer, ridiculous ... People wait their whole lives for opportunities like this, why would they want to take that experience away from someone ... Staying in the hotel for the rest of the week u happy?

Just one day before, he tweeted about his excitement over being in Israel.

He Tweeted: "Just amazing place... not a bad day. Just wish got a little more space and privacy from the paps to enjoy this time with my family. Thanks." He wrote, "I'm in the holy land and i am grateful for that. I just want to have the same personal experience that others have here." Justin Bieber is merely acting his age by getting upset and tweeting about it.

By the way, Justin mom let him see the documentary life story of Michael Jackson who has not tasted his childhood days because Michael began his career from the age of five years old. The phrase that comes from Justin's lips "Mom, don't let it happen to me. Let no one take my childhood away from me.

Like any other human being, he's not perfect. You aren't either, and the two of you will never be perfect. So, don't expect too much from him. He is only 17 and very much still a kid, prone to bouts of maturity. He sometimes acted like just a regular immature youngster who would have preffered a Happy Meal at McDonalds over the exclusive restaurants, as he kept himself occupied with remote control toys and pranks and who will sometimes throw tantrums. C'mon, let's just broaden our minds!